Business Development Associate (Fully Remote)

Sa Sales Fraternity; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable international sales company is hiring a Business Development Associate to source new clients focusing on financial futures. Responsibilities include lead generation, managing a sales pipeline, and fostering relationships with high-net-worth individuals. Candidates should have outbound sales experience and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth. Equipment and internet reliability are mandatory for remote work.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Professional development programs

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with cold-calling is essential.
• Demonstrable track record of high achievement in sales.
• Ability to work independently toward ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Source new potential international clients.
• Tasked with lead generation and driving revenue growth.
• Map out clients and establish strong relationships.
• Manage a sales pipeline and exceed sales quotas.

Skills

Outbound lead generation sales experience

Strong telephonic presence

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team-player mentality

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

About our Client

Our client is based in Switzerland and is registered as an Insurance Intermediary with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Our client is also a member of and regulated by the Association Romande des Intermédiaires Financiers (ARIF).

Their approach has been developed over numerous years of advising people from different nationalities, age groups and industries in Switzerland.

They have learned to tailor their advice to personal circumstances by actively listening.

This means you walk away with what you need and not simply what your adviser wants to give you.

Our client's mantra is simple : always start with the basics as these are essential.

We won't promise to make you rich, but we will promise to make you efficient.

Our team of international experts offers advice in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Please note, the client is looking for 2–4 candidates to start on the 1st of September.

Over the past 24 months, we have successfully placed over 13 South Africans in this exact remote working role, and the majority are still employed and love it.

What You’ll Do

The Business Development Associate is responsible for sourcing new potential clients (International Markets) and clients that want to invest in our knowledge to secure their financial futures.

The Sales Associate will be tasked with lead generation, feeding the appointments / leads pipeline to drive new revenue for the business.

You will map out potential clients across various industries, countries, and LSMs and start to build strong relationships, introducing Our Client to multiple contacts focusing on high-net-worth individuals, immigrants (CH), retirees, business owners, investors, etc.

You will partner with the internal team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth within potential or new accounts.

Understand a client's needs and challenges to effectively communicate how Our Client will address those needs or help solve those challenges.

(You are not giving financial advice but must have sufficient knowledge to secure an appointment for one of our industry professionals. We will train you accordingly.)

Manage a sales pipeline, growing your appointments daily / weekly / monthly to assist in achieving mutual revenue targets.

Maintain all sales activities, including outbound calls, emails, and social selling.

Capturing on our internal CRM system is pivotal, because you own the client and derive revenue off future sales.

Consistently exceed your monthly sales appointment-setting quota and be well-compensated for doing so.

Other projects & responsibilities may be added at the manager's discretion.

What You’ll Bring

Outbound lead generation sales experience.

Strong telephonic / in-person presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team-player mentality with the ability to work independently toward ambitious goals.

Demonstrable experience over-performing in a fast-paced, dynamic sales environment.

Excellent organizational skills, including prioritization, scheduling, and time management.

Obvious resume evidence of high achievement in past sales roles.

(Over-achiever / Awards)

Mandatory Requirements

A laptop or desktop computer.

ADSL or fibre internet connection at home : candidates must provide proof of a reliable internet connection, such as a recent provider bill.

Backup power solution to stay online in the event of load shedding.

Cold-calling experience : prior experience with cold calling is essential.

What We Will Give You

Highly competitive compensation.

Work environment adaptable to the current climate and parental / family duties.

Collaborative, transparent and fun-loving culture.

You become part of our family.

Accelerated professional development and growth programs (training, training, training).

Working Hours

Summer working hours are 09 : : 30 SAST; winter hours are 08 : : 30 SAST.

How does our salary package work?

This offer includes : (A Basic Component / Non-variable)

Monthly basic component : 1, CHF (equates to roughly R ,92 per month).

(On top)

Quarterly commission structure : assuming 13 weeks of work per quarter.

Sales / research data : You will be provided with a log-in to get direct numbers, as many as you require to potential clients.

You, however, must do your own digging / research, which is one of the most important aspects of the job function.

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